Team Leader Allerton

Job Title

Team Leader - Rolling Stock Maintenance

Location

Allerton, Liverpool

Job Type

Permanent

Industry

Rail Rolling Stock

Shift Pattern

Days, Nights and Weekends (Shift Work Required)

Salary

Competitive + Benefits

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation within the Rail Rolling Stock industry for an experienced Team Leader to join their maintenance operation based at their Allerton Liverpool site.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and motivated individual to lead a team of technicians responsible for maintaining a modern passenger train fleet. The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with strong leadership skills to ensure fleet reliability, safety and availability targets are achieved.

Role Overview

The Team Leader will be responsible for supervising and supporting a team of technicians carrying out maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair activities on rolling stock. The role requires extensive technical knowledge of on-board train systems, with a strong emphasis on fault finding, root cause analysis and providing technical guidance to maintenance teams.

Working closely with depot management, engineering teams and customers, the Team Leader will play a critical role in ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, supervise and support a team of technicians carrying out maintenance and repair activities on rolling stock.

Provide technical expertise and guidance on fault diagnosis and rectification across all train systems.

Carry out fault finding and root cause analysis on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Utilise schematics, diagnostic software, test equipment and technical documentation to identify and resolve faults.

Plan, organise and coordinate warranty repairs and maintenance activities.

Liaise with customers and stakeholders to ensure fleet availability and reliability targets are achieved.

Monitor work quality, productivity and compliance with safety and engineering standards.

Prioritise maintenance activities according to safety, operational impact and fleet performance requirements.

Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fleet reliability and maintenance efficiency.

Ensure all maintenance records and documentation are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company procedures and industry regulations.

Monitor technician competence and conduct competency assessments, coaching and development activities.

Participate in shift handovers, technical briefings and operational meetings.

Technical Systems Covered

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate knowledge and fault-finding capability across a wide range of train systems, including:

Traction Systems

Brake Systems

High Voltage Equipment

Passenger Access Doors

Passenger Information Systems (PIS)

Public Address (PA) Systems

CCTV Systems

HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning)

Train Control and Management Systems (TCMS)

Large Diesel Engines and Transmissions

High-Pressure Pneumatic Systems

Electrical Wiring and Integration Systems

Associated Mechanical and Electrical Equipment

Essential Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant Electrical or Mechanical Engineering discipline.

Essential Experience

Substantial post-qualification engineering experience.

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic experience within a technical engineering environment.

Experience using schematics, test and measurement equipment and diagnostic software.

Ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematic diagrams.

Proven experience providing technical support, guidance and mentoring to engineering teams.

Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Full UK Driving Licence.

Flexibility to work shifts, including days, nights and weekends.

Desirable Experience

Previous experience within the rail rolling stock industry.

Candidates from automotive, aerospace, defence, heavy engineering or other safety-critical industries will also be considered.

Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.

Experience managing maintenance activities in a depot, workshop or operational environment.

Competency assessment and staff development experience.

Personal Attributes

Strong leadership and decision-making skills.

Excellent technical and analytical capabilities.

Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.

Strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Proactive and collaborative approach to team management.

Ability to prioritise workload effectively and manage competing demands.